Ocala Christian is on a 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Master's Academy is on a ten-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Ocala Christian Crusaders and the Master's Academy Patriots are set to duel on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ocala Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 67-6 win over Liberty Christian Prep. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked third, while the Lions are ranked 29th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ocala Christian can attribute much of their success to Conrad Bloom, who rushed for nine yards and a touchdown, and Joshua Davis, who rushed for 16 yards and a touchdown. Davis was even better on defense, making two total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Ocala Christian wouldn't let Liberty Christian Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ocala Christian can thank Derrick Mcgill and Troy Wade for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Liberty Christian Prep's side was Brandon Norman Db/Ath, who made five total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Ocala Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Master's Academy got themselves on the board against Calvary Chapel Academy on Friday, but Calvary Chapel Academy never followed suit. They took their match with ease, bagging a 62-0 victory over the Eagles. That looming 62-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Master's Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Jamey Blunt led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Ocala Christian's win bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Master's Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ocala Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 327.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Master's Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 215. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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